Personal Safety : Suspicious Activities and Behaviours

by Health Safety on September 13, 2008

When you see the following, it could be a sign of suspicious and/or illegal activity. Call the police if you see:

Property in homes, private garages, storage areas, etc. – Suspicious if accumulations are large or otherwise unusual (such as several TV sets in a garage) and if the items are in good condition, but are not in use. Possible significance: Stolen property. Call the police.

Property carried by persons on foot – Normally not suspicious unless at an unusual hour or in an unusual place. Especially questionable if the person is running. May be significant if the property is not wrapped as if just purchased. Possible significance: Stolen property. Call the police.

Property being removed from or being placed into vehicles or buildings – Not suspicious unless unusual hour or places are involved, for instance, from closed businesses or residences whose owners are known to be absent. Possible significance: Burglary or theft in progress. Call the police.

Open or broken doors or windows – At closed businesses or residences whose owners are temporarily absent. Possible significance: Burglary in progress or scene of completed burglary/crime. Call the police.

Unusual Noises, etc. – Gunshots, screaming, sounds of fighting/combat, abnormally barking dog, anything suggestive of foul play, danger, or illegal activity. Call the police immediately!

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